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Media Release – Another important milestone for the reinstatement of Christ Church Cathedral
Vital Resource Consent granted
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Cathedral Update – Christmas 2020
We made it! Cathedral Christmas Year End Wrap
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First permanent steel support in place
The permanent west end support frame is now in place.
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Changing the face of Christ Church Cathedral
A new steel frame and banner mean the face of the Cathedral has significantly changed for the first time since the earthquakes.
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Work notice – Night works December 2020
There will be night works to carry out investigation works on the Apse foundations at the east end of the Cathedral.
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Internal virtual tour
Take a drone tour of the inside of the Cathedral, narrated by Heritage Professional Jenny May. The footage was captured by Beca in 2019.
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Cathedral Update – Concept Design released
More than just a building - Concept Design for Christ Church Cathedral brings vision to reality
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South transept – stabilisation
Temporary steel support frame installed at the South transept
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Media Release – Cathedral Concept Design released
More than just a building - Concept Design for Christ Church Cathedral brings vision to reality
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Resource consent application
Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Limited has lodged a resource consent application.
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“The earth laughs in flowers” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Meet Elaine Alexander, a green thumb.
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North porch concrete pour
We have poured the concrete foundation for the temporary steel support frame that will be used to stabilise the north porch of Christ Church Cathedral.
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Cathedral update – Spring
Concrete pours, stabilisation action all round
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1 September 2020 Project Video Update
Hear Project Director Keith Paterson describe the early stage of stabilising the Cathedral.
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Request for Order in Council
UPDATE 28 August 2020 - Order in Council approved.
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June 2020 Project Update Video
Listen as Project Director, Keith Paterson, explains some of the key activities underway on site.
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Our Amazing Intern
We were delighted to host an intern from the University of Canterbury between February and May 2020.
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Work notice – May to July 2020
We are setting up the site for construction and preparing for stabilisation.
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Kids, COVID19 and the Cathedral
While we were all in our bubbles over the past few weeks, we saw an opportunity to creatively engage children about the project.
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Blessing of workers and Cathedral site
Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Lawrence Kimberley, and Bishop of Te Waipounamu, Richard Wallace, bless the site and all who will work on the project. Physical work on the Cathedral will begin in the coming days.
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Cathedral site blessing live streamed
A modern twist to a traditional ceremony
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Cathedral update – site blessing
Join us for the live streaming of our site blessing
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Blessing of workers and Cathedral site
Join us for the live streaming of the Blessing, which signals that work is about to begin on site: 7:45am, Tuesday 12 May (NZ time).
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First physical work on Cathedral once COVID19 guidelines permit
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Cathedral update – Easter greetings
Staying strong in the face of adversity
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Easter Blessings 2020
During the COVID19 Lockdown of 2020 Dean Lawrence Kimberley, Dean of Christchurch reminds us to love one another.
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Stained glass stories
The stained glass windows of the Cathedral have two layers of story.
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A Christchurch Christening Gown
Listen as Mrs Bowden from Kent UK describes her visit to the Cathedral just days before the earthquake. She has donated a Christening Gown to help with fundraising for the reinstatement.
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A Cathedral Story – A Canterbury wool cope
Watch as two very dedicated women tell the story of making the Cope (cloak) for the ordination of Rt Rev Maurice Goodall at Christ Church Cathedral.
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A Cathedral Story – Ross Clapp, Cabinetmaker
Watch retired Cabinetmaker Ross Clapp describe his work for the Cathedral in the 1980s.
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“All will be well” mural
Watch as students from Ara explain how they designed the "All will be well" mural for the fence of the Cathedral.
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Lighting up the Cathedral
Watch as we lit up the Cathedral in August 2019 after 8 years of darkness.
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Bringing back the bells
Watch as we symbolically brought back the sound of bells to the Cathedral in winter 2019 after 8 years of silence.
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Cathedral update – March 2020 Newsletter
Things are about to get physical 🏋️♀️💪🏋️♂️
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Green light for Cathedral stabilisation works
Resource Consent granted for stabilisation works
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Resource Consent Application
Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Limited has lodged a consent application for stabilisation work.
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Celebrating our new Royal Patron
Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Project celebrates its new patron
Read moreA Royal Patron and Royal Visit
Watch highlights of the day in November 2019 that His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales met with Cathedral supporters and visited the Cathedral site.
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Royal support for Cathedral project
The Prince of Wales announced as the Royal Patron for the Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Project
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Media Release: Christ Church Cathedral to host Prince Charles during Royal Visit
Cathedral site to be visited by The Prince of Wales
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A stonemason explains
Hear stonemason Mark Whyte explain how stone and glass has been retrieved and catalogued for the reinstatement of Christ Church Cathedral.
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Our amazing people – Peter Marshall
Reinstating a sacred and iconic Cathedral is no everyday project.
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Blessing of the Animals 2019
All creatures great and small are welcome at this special Cathedral service for people and the important animals in their lives.
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Crafty fun for kids – Heritage Festival Rose Window Event
A fun opportunity for children aged 5 to 10 to get crafty while finding out the story behind Christ Church Cathedral's iconic Rose Window.
Read moreMedia Release: Celebrating the rich heritage of Christ Church Cathedral
Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Project is thrilled to be part of the 2019 Beca Christchurch Heritage festival.
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Bookings now open for our fabulous Heritage Festival events.
Christ Church Cathedral has a rich heritage and we invite everyone to come and see for themselves.
Read moreOur Amazing People – Dean Lawrence Kimberley
Speaking from the Transitional Cathedral, Dean of Christchurch Lawrence Kimberley shares his excitement about bringing people back to Cathedral Square as part of the reinstatement of the Cathedral.
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Read the Winter 2019 Update in Te Reo, Samoan or Simplified Chinese
We want our communication to be widely accessible, so we've translated our Winter 2019 update into the three most commonly spoken languages other than English.
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Lighting up the Cathedral
Throughout August the Cathedral will be luminescent in pink and blue, lighting up Cathedral Square and reminding people that there is a project underway to reinstate the Cathedral.
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Naylor Love appointment
We are pleased to announce that Naylor Love Canterbury Limited will provide construction logistics, methodologies and programme advice for the project and will begin work in early August 2019.
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August work notice
In August we'll be doing some soil sampling, and removing moss and other unwanted vegetation.
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July 2019 Work notice
From 29 July to 2 August 2019 we'll be doing maintenance to the trees around the Cathedral site.
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Embracing heritage
We’re looking forward to sharing the Cathedral’s rich heritage during the 2019 Beca Christchurch Heritage Festival in October.
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Bringing back the bells
A light-hearted event was held at Cathedral Square today to mark the playing of a recording of the Cathedral bells. The bells will be heard every Friday lunchtime.
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An angel from the window
Workers were thrilled to discover a beautiful section of intact stained glass from the Christ Church Cathedral’s Rose Window. It depicts the head of one of the heavenly hierarchy of angels and measures about 13cm by 12cm.
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Work notice – May 2019
In the coming weeks we'll be doing some general maintenance on site and work to protect heritage.
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May 2019 Work notice
In the coming weeks we'll be doing some general maintenance on site and work to protect heritage.
Read moreKey appointments for Cathedral
The appointment of key consultants to the team is a significant step forward for the Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement project.
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Framing removal work almost complete
The front of Christ Church Cathedral can now be clearly seen following the recent removal of steel framing.
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Steel framing coming down
Work on removing steel framing from the front of Christ Church Cathedral is well underway.
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Cathedral site preparation work continues
The assembly of a large crane on-site marks another step on the pathway to reinstatement for Christ Church Cathedral.
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Experienced engineer to lead reinstatement of Christ Church Cathedral
An engineer with more than 30 years’ experience has been appointed as the Project Director for the reinstatement of Christ Church Cathedral.
Read moreFirst permanent steel support in place
The permanent west end support frame is now in place.
Read moreChanging the face of Christ Church Cathedral
A new steel frame and banner mean the face of the Cathedral has significantly changed for the first time since the earthquakes.
Read moreWork notice – Night works December 2020
There will be night works to carry out investigation works on the Apse foundations at the east end of the Cathedral.
Read moreInternal virtual tour
Take a drone tour of the inside of the Cathedral, narrated by Heritage Professional Jenny May. The footage was captured by Beca in 2019.
Read moreCathedral Update – Concept Design released
More than just a building - Concept Design for Christ Church Cathedral brings vision to reality
Read moreSouth transept – stabilisation
Temporary steel support frame installed at the South transept
Read moreMedia Release – Cathedral Concept Design released
More than just a building - Concept Design for Christ Church Cathedral brings vision to reality
Read moreResource consent application
Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Limited has lodged a resource consent application.
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